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The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1887-08-17
DIR. CARROLL ANALYzEs THE TEXAS
VOTE.

A critical examination Of the vote is
not discouraging. Fully one-half, If not
a larger proportion, Of the Democratic
vote was for Prohibition. The cities
and towns along the railroad lines, where
the people read tho daily papers, and
where the discussions were mainly held.
cast surprisingly strong votes for the
Amendment. For instance, in Fort
Worth Prohibition was carried in Waco
it was lost by only 30 votes. Many rail-
road towns carried Prohibition.
The Republican vote, except in q few
places. went almost solidly against us.
Cochran, Tracey and Newcombe led this
great whiskey party. II is thought the
main object of the Republicans was to
bring about split in the Democratic
party by the defeat of Prohibition, their
argument being that il Prohibition car
ried the Democrats would win new
friends, while il IL lost the Anti Prohibit
ton Democrats would try to read the
Prohibition Democrats out of the party,
and thus cause a permanent division.
find no discouraged Prohibitionists.
All see clearly and understand thorough
ly tho causes of defeat. Texas was not
ripe for the agitation. We made the
fight without money; only about $6, 500
was received by our Central Committee,
and this amount was contributed mainly
by speakers who were also paying their
individual expenses. With 80 little
money for literature and the expenses
of speakers we could not properly can
vass the country precincts.
The foreign and colored votes cast
against us aggregated at least 100, 900
possibly 10000 more.
So far as I understand public senti-
ment, the Prohibitionists mean to keep
up the fight until they win. They have
no doubt concerning the final issue.
They mean also to fight on the same
platform -as citizens, without regard to
party lines or race distinctions. We be-
lieve this to DO the only hopeful policy
and the only right one.
B. II. Cannon,
Chairman Prohibition Amendment State
Central Committee.
tit will be seon that DR.. Carroll does
not favor Prohibition by o third party
movement. That is just what level
headed Prohibitionists advocate every
where
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1887-08-17

We keep constantly ON hand allkinds
of Fresh Meat. G.. J. Fisher.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1887-08-17
CARVER&V!ll!AMS'


LAMBERTVILLE, N. j.,
Are now receiving the latest novel;
tiesin Brussels, Tapestries, Ingrains
and Rag Carpets, Artsqnares,
Mattings, Window Standings
and Fixtures, Lace Cur
tains, Looking Glasses
and Carpet Sweepers.
Also, House Furnishing Goods; the
largest and best assortment of Fine
Imported Ware in Dinner, Tea
and Toilet Sets, Plain White
and Decorated, prices from
$500 to $500. Stone
and Tinware at Manu-
facturer's prices.
Primo Geese Feathers, 80 to rs cts.
per pound; Table Linens, Nap
kins, Towels, Sheeting and
Pillow Case Muslins, and
Marseilles Quilts.
LambertvIlle. March 2, 1887
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1887-08-17
Chairman Prohibition Amendment State
Central Committee.

tit will be seon that DIR. Carroll does
not favor Prohibition by o third party
movement. That is just what level
headed Prohibitionists advocate every
where.
Wichita eagle., 1887-09-10
ThE RAILROADS OF KANSAS.

The annual report of the state board of
railroad assessors for the year ending March
/, 1887 has just been issued by the stste
printer Its statistics, occupying forty three
pages of neat pamphlet, are very inter
esting. Following is summary of facts
compiled from the grea. mass Of figures
furnished.
In 1885 the assessment included 4, 522 50
miles of main track and 5444l miles of
side track, msking total of 5,066 "a
miles. For 1887 the assessment includes
6.2l1. 20 miles of main track and 743 Sc
miles of side track, Masking total of
6,s55. Sc miles; an increase during the year
of 1888 SO miles.
The total assessed value of the main
track, for 1886. was s24. .0e5, 4sa. and of
side track, 81, a02. .910 The valuation Of
msin track. for 1887. aggregated $31, ,S61, :
S22, sud Of side track, 81, ,4S7, 30.
The assessed vslue of railroad buildings
for 1886 was 81. PAS, col. So and of rolling
stock, s5,l3s. .60l27. For 1897, the as
sessed value Of buildings was s2.2s7,-
3el 80, and Of rolling stock, 50. 3os, 3s7 2s.
Wichita eagle., 1887-09-10
WHO IS WHICH7

The Springfield (Mass) Union says: Mr..
Springfield is the postmaster at Tyner,
Tenn, and Mr.. Tyner is the agent of the
postof1ce department at the card factory in
Springfield, Mass. Mr.. Springfield of Ty-
ner needing some postal cards, ordered
them from the Postoffice Department. The
order from Mr.. Springfield of Tyner was
forwarded to Mr.. Tyner of Springfield,
and Mr.. Tyner of Springfield sent the
cards to Mr.. Springfield of Tyner. but
Mr.. Springfield of Tyner not getting
the cards from Mr.. Tyner of Spring
field, Mr.. Springfield of Tyner wrote
to Mr.. Typer of Springfield making in
quiry regarding the cards ordered to be
sent by Mr.. Tyner of Springfield to Mr..
Springfield of Tyner; and this letter from
MI. Springfield of Tyner to Mr.. Tyner of
Springfield inquiring about the cards or
dered to be sent to Mr.. Springfield of
Tyner by Mr.. Tyner of Springfield. now
keeps to show to his friends when telling
the story of the postal cards ordered by
Mr.. Springfield Of Tyner and sent to Mr.
Springfield of Tyner by Mr. Tyner of
Springfield and finally received by Mr..
Springfield of Tyner.
Wichita eagle., 1887-09-10

1t seems that some over Jealous friends
of the president are determined to make for
him notoriety that shall be lasting by associ
ating his name or connecting him In some
way with the flag. Not to be outdone by
former failures 1t is now proposed to stamp
the presidents likeness upon the field of
the stars and stripes, making the innova-
tion permanent change to the national
ensign. The proposition is too absurd
for serious consideration But If
such proposition were admis,
sible the idea of giving such prefer
ment to man, although president of the
United States and by virtue of such Office
the commander n-chief of the army and
and navy Of the country. who has never
had any connection or association with the
military department of the government. In
preference to some one of the military
heroes of the country. renders the whole
matter huge buflesque Let the flag,
and the tisgs, If you please. alone as It is
and where they are.
Wichita eagle., 1887-09-10

1t Is said "the more hardened the sinner
the ore Jealous the saint" AS If to
make amends to the president forts never
theless prosecutions of the New York
World is now, since Its recent revulsion in
sentiment towards that official, training its
broadsides at the party, which it has
hetherto exculpated from its apparent
short cowings Following is the Worlds
latest blast:
Discussions Of the political platforms of
the day Is waste of words The history
of the past five years shows that these flap
doodle productions indicate nothing, on
either side, except desire to catch or to
hold votes. They do not lead to perform
ance The Democrats of Pennsylvania
may ''resolute till the cows come home, 3"
as the farmers would say, in favor of a
wise and prudent reduction" of taxes; but
what does 1t amount to so long as their
representatives in congress, with one or
two exceptions, have voted steadily for
four sessions past against even the con-
sideration of the subject? Words are
cheap. When will action begin?
Wichita eagle., 1887-09-10

The United States hiss 81 ,0O0. 900 Of pop
ulation against Sc, 600, 600 In the census
year 1880. very nearly one third Of the ad-
dition being from immigration. But while
adding so heavily by steamship and in
other ways to the mouths to be fed, the
United States is growing no more wheat,
cotton, corn or hogs, has less sheep and
only Il per cent. more milch cows than
seven years ago. II has added 81 600 miles
to It's railroads. twothirds 10 its pig. iron
product. one third tr is coal produc, snd
doubled Its copper output But It's food
supply is no whit larger than seven years
ago, What We need in this country is
more farmers. and nowhere in the vsst sec.
ton of country known IS the United States
Is there better land or better opportunity
for farming successfully than In Kansas
The eastern people who are seeking homes
are beginning TO realize this, which
accounts for their focking to this state in
such large numbers We have land
enough for al, however, and We invite all
to come and help themselves.
Wichita eagle., 1887-09-10

With agricultural productions exceed
ing In value those of any European coun'
try, and with manufacturers equal in value
to one half of all Europe, the greater part
of which are consumed at home, the vol
ume of business in America must In any
event be large. With full crops Of agri-
cultural productions the annual increase in
wealth is enormous, and even when some
Of the crops fall below the average, as they
will this year as regards corn, fruit, pota-
toes, tobacco and many of the minor pro-
ducts of the garden, in localities the in
crease Is only cut down to a moderate
extent
Wichita eagle., 1887-09-10
KANSAS KINKS
Labe;te is the banner castor beans count
having raised 8, 946 acres this season.

Labe;te is the banner caster beans county
having raised S,946 acres this season.
And, it might have been added, betray
criminal carelessness on the part of older
persons.
The Western Methodists have selected
Abilene for their school The school will
cost 800, 600.
Strong City and Cottonwood Falls are
now connected by street railway. and it
Is providing paying enterprise.
A company has been chartered who will
build a street railway in Pratt as soon as
the franchise can be obtained from the
city.-Press.
John W. c. Pierce, or Milford township,
Davis county, thinks he Is the Oldest con-
tinuous resident of Kansas west Of St.
Marys. He came here in March, 1854
J. G. Union.
From the Hillsboro Herald we learn of
little child In Lehigh swallowing q lot of
concentrated lye, from the effects of which
1t will probably die. These accidents are
getting to be painfully numerous.
Paul Peterson, of Fairfax township was
fouEd dead in his corn crib Monday eve
ming last, who but an hour before was
seemingly enjoying good health. A cor
oner's jury was summoned Saturday -
Usage Free Press.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frantz and Christina
Jaedick will celebrate the sixtieth anniver-
sary Of their wedding in this city on the
18th inst They have lived In Kansas since
1858 This is probably the first wedding
celebration of the sixtieth anniversary that
has ever occurred In the state The aged
couple are the parents Of August Jaedick,
late postmaster at Hanover, Washington
county ty-Leavenworth Times.
Wichita eagle., 1887-09-10

The Capitol syndicate owns 3,400, 0O(
acres in the Panhandle. The tract of graz
tn 6 land extends 200 miles along the Dor.
d er of New Mexico, and is about twenty
i've miles wide 1t is watered by 100 wells
and wind mills 1t is stocked by nearly
100, 900 head of cattle. the calf crop las,
year was 25 900, and this fall it is expected
10 market $4,000 beeves. They know the
value of the wells and wind mills
an this year have successfully irrigated
and raised crops of corn, millet, grass and
alfalfa, etc.
Wichita eagle., 1887-09-10

The New York Herald wants Presiden,
Cleveland to announce a new doctrine.
suited to the relations, now and pros epective,
Of our great empire to the Asiastic Pacific.
As We began, when we had only the
Atlantic seaboafd, with the doctrine of no
sutangling alliances, and, on the purchase
Of Louisiana and Florida advanced to the
Monroe doctrine, SO now, when We have
m empire on the Pacific and are the com.
nercial neighbors of Asia, We ought TO an.
nounce the commercial Independence of
the Asiastic Pacific states, keep Hawaii
neutral and independent, insis, on the
sutton omy of Japan and tell China that she
cannot make any agreement with England
that threatens her autonomy without incur.
ring our serious displeasure 1t is easy to
tell the world anything, but itdoes not care
much for the serious displeasure of coun.
ty that cannot protect its own ports, much
less menace those of any other country. II
We are to enter on campaign of dictation
In commercial relations, We need a good
deal behind the doctrine.
Wichita eagle., 1887-09-10

Because Gen. Sherman did not accord
with the views of some other prominen,
mem bers of the G. A. r. in regard to tha,
little Cleveland-St. Louis incident some
time a go. some smart Aleck thought that
he wo uld make for himself or some one
e lse little cheap notoriety by announcing
that the general would refuse to be guest
of the G. A. r. at the st. Louis encamp-
ment As member of the G.. A. r. and
q delegate to the encampment, he could
OF be its guest, but be will be there on the
sam terms as the other members, and will
hold himself In readiness to respond to
" hatever orders the commander-in-chie
may lay upon him. This he has said hef
will do, and he never goes back on his
word.
Wichita eagle., 1887-09-10
DIFFERENTLY INTERPRETED.

Many different interpretations are put
uyon the action of the Pennsylvania con-
vention and the conduct of Mr.. Randall. A
correspondent of the Boston Herald thinks
it only preliminary skirmish On the part
of Mr.. Randall for the presidential nomi-
nation; that he made the convention con
tent with endorsing the administration of
Mr.. Cleveland, without endorsing his re
nomination and that he intends to contest
the delegates to the next national conven
ton and come out openly as Cleveland's
rival Gov. Curtin, who at first thought
Clevel and slow in turning out Republicans
is now satisfied and says there will be only
one Democratic candidate in the field. He
told Rand all that he must stand aside and
he (Curtin) has no idea that Randall will
be candidate. The Philadelphia Amer
ican, Republican weekly, does not think
the Allentown battle was mere fight
of Randall's rivals to expel him from the
leadership. 1t credits the mass of the
Penn sylvania Democrats with being free
traders, and is glad that the Democracy
has enough principle to make a fight on
this question. 1t thinks that the free
traders were beaten In the convention be-
cause they had an "old parliamentary
head" against them, who had arranged
everything before they got On the ground.
And besides Mr.. Randall had sort of help
from the administration In the solid sup
port of the office holding class, for Mr..
Cleveland is now playing his cards to
bring the biggest vote in each locality.
In Massachusetts and New York he is
civil service reformer; in Maryland
and Indiana he is a partner of the rings;
In Kentucky and OHIO he is for
free trade; and In Pennsylvania
and Virginia he wants nothing said
that can hurt the feelings of American
workmen and their employers. So the Of
flee holders and Mr. Randall pulled through
an ambiguous tariff resolution. Besides,
says the American, the Democrats of
Pennsylvania believe that free trade Is not
the winning horse, especially for that state
All this means, as we said In effect the
other day. that the Democrats are much
more anxious to get and keep Office than
to revise the tariff or reduce the revenue
The Democratic majority in the house of
representatives is divided and Ineffective
body, and the New York Times seems to
blame the Republican minority for its in
efficiency. The truth is that the Democracy
takes all compilations to carry elections,
and then cannot agree on any important
question.
Wichita eagle., 1887-09-10

The city of Richmond undertook to ne.
gotiate some bonds the other day in New
York, and found to her surprise that nc
one wanted them at any figures. Investi
cation developed the fact that since the
capitalists of the country have read the
Democratic platform lately promulgated
in Virginia, they will have nothing to do
with any securities from that state of any
description. When dominant party in a
state resolves in favor of not paying public
Indebtedness, it is about time for the brok-
els to stand from under.
Wichita eagle., 1887-09-10

The recently recalcitrant Democrats seen
30 be pooling their issues with the admins
iration. It's only few days since the
New York World tackled sail, and now the
X ansas Democrat drops anchor and heaves
TO in the following graceful style: THE
Cleveland administration is doing remark
ably well. 1t Is not reasonable to expec,
that the abuses of twenty-four years OF
Republican administration can all be cor
rected by Democratic president In a little
over two wears
Wichita eagle., 1887-09-10
average crol

Colonel N. Stewart, Of Wichita, Il evi-
IDENTIFY q man Of versatile requirements and
talent He may bosst Of 8 successful and
brilliant military record. has succeeded as
a business man. csn sing the Mikado from
beginning to end. and Is DOW writing ore
of the most interesting series Of letters
from Europe to the Wichita EAGLE yet
published in the state The colonel Is nox
en route from London to Egypt, and viii
probably not return to Wichita before
Christmas. Scott Monitor
Wichita eagle., 1887-09-10

Sioux City, Iowa, is little late about i,
but she comes up good humoredly with g
gorgeously arranged and embelished invita-
tion to the president 10 visit that city
while on his western junketing tour. She
names the occasion of her annual corn
palace jubilee which takes place the first
week In October as the suspicious time for
the proposed visit AS an advertising
scheme this presidential invitation business
has been worked for all there was In 1t,
and for those places that were lucky
enou gh to get in bids In time to get onto
che program will no doubt realize hand
somely. Comparatively few people have
ever seen real live president and such a
presence In striking distance will no doubt
beat circus in drawing crowd.
Wichita eagle., 1887-09-10

What Is the use of discussing the execu-
ton of murderers by electricity until some
body is onvicted!-Newton Republican.
What is the use of discussing the gues-
ton of executing murderers even after con-
viction In state where capital punishment
is an unknown quantity In the problem of
political economy?
Wichita eagle., 1887-09-10

Those persons in Omaha who placed the
Cleveland portrait in position where the
g. A. r. procession In that city would
have to pass under, concluded that discre-
sion were the better part of valor and wise
F removed the picture without
putting the veterans spirit of resentment to
&e test. It's we'll.
Wichita eagle., 1887-09-10

Labor day" was celebrated In other
cities by parsdes and banquets Here it
was celebrated by attending strictly to
business. Kansas City is just now en-
gagged In building up town, and to that
work all political parties are devoted.-K.
C.. Times.
1t is said that all work and..no play makes
Jack dull boy. Further comment Is un-
necessary just now.
Wichita eagle., 1887-09-10
REPUBLICAN CENTRAL COMMITTEE.

The County Genital Committeeman, elected at the
Repub,icar Con eption held on the erd inst. will
meet In the the'ins Office in The court nc use IL
Wkhits, on Monday the 18th day OF September. 1887
.s2 O'Clock .. m.
Each enber OF the committee is especially re
sested to attend as pc, anent organization Is &c
be elected and the work OF the county campaign
outlined at this meeting. By Order Of
HI TAYLOR, Chairman.
Wichita eagle., 1887-09-10

This isstrange. New York last week shipped
So, ,O0O, 900 In gold to California, the land
of gold, the place where it is supposed to
grow. The shipment was made to help
ont these wheat gamblers and rectify the
financial stress their operations caused.
The wheat gamblers have many sins to
answer for
Wichita eagle., 1887-09-10

Ex Senator Conger having learned that
Michigan City Is not In Michigan, may now
tackle the problem as to. where Kansas City
is,-Couriel Journal.
That wouldn't be any sort of problem to
spring in Kentucky The entire state has
found out where Kansas City Is. That's
what's the matter with the Courier Journal.
X. G. Times.
Doubtless true, but not wholly. They
have right smart acquaintanceship down
this Way.
Wichita eagle., 1887-09-10

The anniversary proclamation Of the
signing of the emancipation proclamation,
which occurs on the 22d of September,
will be the largest ever held In Atchison.
Among other distinguished colored men
who are expected to be present is ]. R.
Lynch of Mississippi, who was temporary
chairman of the convention at Chicago that
nominated James A. Garfield for presi-
dent.
Wichita eagle., 1887-09-10

The dispatches from the com belt states
says lste rains have very materially im-
proved the prospect for corn. especially on
low lands and late planted corn In Illinois.
Iows and Ohio. Iowa viii raise aearly an
average crop.
Wichita eagle., 1887-09-10

Some of the weather seers are predicting
An exceedingly cold winter. They don't
quote the muskrat as authority, however,
nor the rabbit foot or goose bone, but as
slme that one extreme follows another,
and as the summer was intensely hot, the
winter must follow suit and be intensely
cold
Wichita eagle., 1887-09-10

Come to think of it, there is one thing
in Topeka we would be willing to see move
down to Wichita We are willing to spare
that city the Topeka board of health
Democrat.
Thanks for your generosity () but,
really, we have no particular need Of It,
Send US something we can use.
Wichita eagle., 1887-09-10

W. B. Strong, president of the Santa Fe
road, informed party of visitors some
days ago at Topeka, that the company
would not spend any money the coming
year building shops anywhere. but would
use all their means for extending their lines
to Denver, St. Louis and Chicago.
Wichita eagle., 1887-09-10
year.

Wichita seems to have been the only city
in Kansas that celebrated labor's national
holiday. y.-Commonwealth.
Wichita seems to be the only city in the
state that keeps pace with the times in a
good many respects. She can always be
found in the procession, and well up to-
wards the head at that.
Wichita eagle., 1887-09-10

The Leavenwcrth Times facetiously re-
marks that If the western Missouri cities
keep up with their present gait In exposi-
ton enterprises the ST. Louis veiled proph-
cts will be yelled profits sure enough this
Wichita eagle., 1887-09-10

What is Topeka's loss is certain to be
Wichita's gain. Take the Herder vinegar
works, for instance.
Wichita is engaged principally in max
ing that sort Of gains nowadays.
Wichita eagle., 1887-09-10

The national government Is to buy 221
acres of ground In the vicinity Of Washing
ton for an experimental farm for the agri
cultural department.
Wichita eagle., 1887-09-10

Political troubles In Mexico are becoming
more and more serious and the fear Is
expressed that the horrors Of st. Bartholo.
mems day in France viii be repeated On
Mexican soil.
Wichita eagle., 1887-09-10

a tobacco famine stares the three-for-a a
dime man In the face, but 1t won't effect
the smokers of yillianious cigarettes In the
least.
Wichita eagle., 1887-09-10

See call for meeting Of Republican cen
tral committee of Sedgwick county.
Wichita eagle., 1887-09-10

Thefollowing statement of track laid on
various extensions of the Atchison, Topeka
s. Santa Fe railroad since January 1, 1887,
is furnished by the construction department:
Wichita eagle., 1887-09-10

The corn crop of Virginia Is expected to
be the largest raised for the past twenty
FIVE years.